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Moms share tips on how to safely celebrate this season

Published Dec 21, 2022 11:42 am
Melai Cantiveros

The Philippines has long claimed to have the world's earliest and longest Christmas season. Filipinos worldwide mark Sept. 1 as the start of the Christmas countdown every year.

After two years of being physically distanced and limited to quarantines, Pinoy Christmas returns with a vengeance – more prolonged, warmer hugs to share this season of giving!

Gigil-Filled Gatherings
More gigil than ever, families and relatives bond more often, friends catch up outdoors, and schoolmates and work colleagues hang out and party more this season. Even our favorite musical acts return on stage for reunion concerts. Meanwhile, vacationing OFWs are eager to join in the fun after sorely missing the unique Pinoy Christmas traditions.

Because of the excitement for the holidays, the Department of Health (DOH) issued an health advisory from as early as October urging the public to celebrate Christmas safely to prevent the spread of illness. Aside from observing minimum public health standards, Filipino families are reminded to take extra safety steps to ensure safety for all, especially children and the elders who may be more vulnerable.

In our need to gather for a warm Christmas this year, how do we keep each other safe from common disease-causing bacteria?

Bettina Carlos

‘Tis the Season for #AffordaBest Hacks
Thankfully, Pinoy budgetarian moms and quality-conscious moms have discovered a hygiene hack for a worry-free holiday celebration: the AffordaBest Safeguard Body Wash.

By upgrading to Safeguard Body Wash, celebrity Moms like Melai Cantiveros and Bettina Carlos can gleefully sing holiday carols in peace. Even with their families going out and about this season, they are assured by the well-trusted soap for best germ protection.

Sharing the good news to her followers, Bettina raves about how her family’s hygiene upgrade has been totally worth it:

“As a budgetarian mom, syempre I only want the BEST for my family. But better if AFFORDABLE din! Sharing with you my most recent #AffordaBest find - The NEW Safeguard Body Wash - giving its best protection ever at its lower price ever!?

The Gift of #AffordaBest GermProtection

AffordaBest quickly trended on TikTok as the love for Safeguard Body Wash reached more Pinoy moms, who can’t stop spreading cheers about the bodywash’s upgraded features.

Best Germ Protection – Proven effective in cleaning dirt, excess oil, odor and sweat from skin while killing germs, the Safeguard Body Wash formula keeps the skin protected for up to twenty-four hours, aiding in the prevention of infection.

Rich Lather – The family’s showering experience also gets an upgrade because of the body wash’s rich lather! Moms are rewarded with a rich, foamy lather that feels silky soft on skin.

Delightful Scent – Aside from the smooth, moisturized feeling, moms and kids can’t stop breathing in the body wash’s long-lasting and refreshing lemon scent.

Lowest Price Ever – And to top it all off, Safeguard Body Wash is now more affordable with its lowest price ever. Moms are buying in bulk upon discovering this unbelievable deal, the perfect present this Christmas!

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